Catherine M. Gleason

Catherine M. (Rugg) Gleason, 86, of North Oxford and Clearwater Florida, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in her daughters home surrounded by her loving family. Her devoted husband and partner of 54 years, Warren V. Gleason passed away in 2009.Catherine is survived by her four children, Warren V. Gleason, Jr. and his wife Joanne of Charlton, Robert Gleason and his wife Paula of Spencer, Lisa Schlegel and her husband Brian of Hubbardston, Carol Lee and her husband James of Auburn; four grandchildren, Michael, Daniel, Ethan and Jillian; two nieces, Linda Nowosacki of Worcester, Kathy Winkelman of Sturbridge and a nephew, Francis LeCour of Maryland. Two sisters, Eleanor Mastason and Barbara LeCour predecease her. Catherine was born in Worcester, daughter of the late George L. and Jeanette (Lamoureaux) Rugg.Catherine worked as a clerk for Paperworld for many years. She enjoyed traveling, especially cruising and spending vacations in her Florida home.Services for Catherine will be held on Tuesday morning, March 14th in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street in Worcester with calling hours from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., followed by her Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Burial in Worcester County Memorial Park will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. To share your memories, prayer or a condolence to Catherine's family please visit her personal guestbook at: